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12th PCM Student Seeking Engineering Course Options - CS Excluded

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Question by TANVI on Aug 01, 2024Hindi

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HI, My son is in twelfth standard, PCM. What are the course options for him in engineering. We do not want him to take CSE as the CS job market is not doing well. He cannot think of any course which he would like to take up. Please suggest some best options looking at the Indian Job Market.

Ans: You can study job advertisements. You will understand the trend. He can study in any Engineering stream based on his interest (not as per your interest). Then he should concentrate on his study and skill development. If he can develop his skill properly then he will get job otherwise not.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 05, 2024Hindi

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Y son got 90.5 in jee mains and 85%in 12 th cbsc he got seat in Vellore vit(ECE) and BITSET He probably get chemical and mechanical civil engineering operations..what is good option for him pls suggest.

Ans: Encourage your son to think about his interests and long-term goals.
If he enjoys electronics, programming, and communication systems, VIT ECE might be suitable.
If he prefers traditional engineering disciplines, BITS Pilani’s options are worth considering.

BITS Pilani (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering Operations):
BITS Pilani is a prestigious institution with a strong reputation.
If your son is interested in core engineering fields, BITS could be a good fit.
Chemical Engineering involves processes related to chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and energy.
Mechanical Engineering deals with machines, materials, and design.
Civil Engineering Operations focus on construction, infrastructure, and project management.
BITS Pilani has excellent placement opportunities.

VIT Vellore (ECE):
VIT Vellore is known for its strong engineering programs, including ECE.
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VIT has a decent placement record, with many IT & related companies.

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Question by Mala - Jul 13, 2024Hindi

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Hello sir, now my son is studying 12th with maths, physics, chemistry and computer science. Which engineering course will be the best choice in future. Or he will go with bsc maths or some other course. He is in confused state

Ans: Hi. With a cool mind, let him appear for Boards + CET/JEE examinations. Depending on the score, it would be possible for us to choose either engineering or BSc. But, choosing any engineering branch would be preferable to a B.Sc.course. But as you asked about BSc maths, then choose this option if and only if his maths is very strong. And if his maths is strong, then he will have more bright future after B.Sc than Engineering.

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Question by Sujatha - Mar 11, 2025Hindi

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My son is in.class 12, subjects being math physics chemistry and computer science What are his options for undergraduate courses in computer science if he does not pursue engineering? What would be his career scope in.the IT field in that case? Is it possible to get lateral entry into an engineering course later on? We l8ve in Chennai and he wishes to study only in India. We fall under General category

Ans: For IT field the best option is to go for Computer Engineering, otherwise he will lag and there is no undergraduate course of computer better than computer engineering.Best of luck.Professor

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 25, 2026Hindi

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Sir meri beti ka sc category rank 18834 h.use kya cse mil sakta h niit me

Ans: Chances are slim with top NITs, but she has a moderate/lower chance in lower NITs.

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 25, 2026Hindi

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My son has got 93.88percentile in JEE mains 2026 with General rank 95539 and OBC NCL rank 31008 in tamilnadu . I request you to kindly guide me can he get admission in any nits iiits .

Ans: Based on your son's score, chances of admission to NIT Trichy CSE/ECE are extremely low, and even lower branches may be difficult due to the high cutoffs at NIT Trichy. Admission to IIITs for CSE/ECE through regular JoSAA rounds is also challenging, but it is advisable to try CSAB Special Round for newer IIITs and GFTIs. Consider options like IIIT Agartala, IIIT Manipur, IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Ranchi, Assam University, Gurukula Kangri, and BIT Mesra off-campuses, provided you and your son are mentally prepared for these campuses. Additionally, it is recommended to have 5–6 backup options in reputed private engineering colleges apart from participating in TNEA counselling, such as SSN, SNU, Sastra, Amrita, VIT, Sathyabhama, Saveetha and also some other reputed Private Engineering Colleges based on your/son's preferred locations within Tamil Nadu, instead of relying only on JoSAA. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Question by Kala - Apr 25, 2026Hindi

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Sir. My daughter 92.76 percentile in female OBC candidate. Nit Trichy home state. Any nit or iit in any branches are possible sir.

Ans: IIT is not possible unless she qualifies strongly in JEE Advanced, but she may have a chance at lower/core branches in some NITs and possibly newer/lower-demand branches, depending on her category rank and counselling trends. Chances with NIT-Trichy are very slim.

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Question by Rupesh - Apr 25, 2026Hindi

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My son got 95.87% tile in jee main we are from obc ncl category any chance for cse

Ans: Slim chances at top NITs/IIITs. Try newer/lower NITs/IIITs. Keep a backup option of a good private college. Final chances depend heavily on his OBC rank, home state, and JoSAA cutoffs.

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Question by Srilaxmi - Apr 25, 2026Hindi

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Sir obc ncl rank 5983 state andhrapradesh....CRL...22K

Ans: Srilaxmi Madam, I have already partially answered your question, and now that you have provided your son's home state, here is the updated and refreshed response. With a CRL rank of 22,000, an OBC-NCL rank of 5,983, and Andhra Pradesh home state status, you have good chances of admission in NIT Andhra Pradesh, especially in ECE and EEE branches, while CSE remains borderline depending on the 2026 cutoff trends. Recent data shows that NIT Andhra Pradesh CSE closes around OBC-HS ranks of 5,100–5,500, making your rank slightly risky but still worth attempting; ECE looks more realistic. Admission to CSE/ECE in top NITs like Trichy, Warangal, and Surathkal through other-state quota may be difficult. Good options to fill include NIT Andhra Pradesh (CSE/ECE/EEE), IIIT Sri City, IIIT Kottayam, IIIT Nagpur, IIIT Una, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Ranchi, and GFTIs. JoSAA confirms that OBC-NCL cutoffs are based on category rank, not CRL. It is recommended to prioritize choices as CSE → ECE → EEE → AI/DS/IT and keep CSAB Special Round as a strong backup. Additionally, reviewing JoSAA opening and closing ranks from the past 2–3 years will provide valuable insights for your son to confidently select and fill preferred choices. Also, keep Andhra Pradesh state counselling as a backup option. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Question by NARESH - Apr 24, 2026Hindi

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My rank is 3304 female what is possibility for iiit hyderabad cse

Ans: Chances at IIIT-H seem challenging. But keep strong backup options ready, since recent CSE cutoffs have often been around or above this range and fluctuate significantly.

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Question by Sushil - Apr 24, 2026Hindi

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Sir please clarify are iiit better then iit non core for cse?

Ans: For a student focused specifically on software/tech careers, the top IIITs can be better than lower-demand non-core branches at many IITs, but the premier IIT brand/network still outweighs most IIITs unless the IIT branch is a very poor fit for the student’s interests.

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 25, 2026Hindi

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Hi, My son has secured a rank of 4320 (CRL) in JEE Mains 2026. Home State is not an option. Can you suggest Institute + Branch preferences that we should opt?

Ans: Try ECE at top NITs (Trichy/Warangal/Surathkal/Calicut/Rourkela) and IIIT Allahabad IT/ECE, IIIT Gwalior CSE/IT, MNNIT Allahabad ECE/EE, and MNIT Jaipur ECE/EE, followed by strong fallback options in ECE/EE/CSE at mid-tier NITs/IIITs. However, keep a close eye on the closing ranks of previous years for more accurate predictions, which will be useful when filling the preference order.

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Asked on - Apr 25, 2026 | Answered on Apr 25, 2026

Thank you Sir. What about IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore, and JAC Delhi colleges?

Ans: Very good options. In a hurry, I missed their themes. Really sorry.
Preference order: IIIT-H > IIIT-B>JAC

Asked on - Apr 25, 2026 | Answered on Apr 25, 2026

But these (IITH, IIITB, JAC) should come before or after NITs in the order of preference?

Ans: IIIT-H before NITs. i.e., IIIT-H, then NITs, and then the remaining IIITs. This is our suggestion. But you must decide your own preference order. Thanks

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 24, 2026Hindi

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Respected Sir/Ma’am, My brother has secured 77 percentile in JEE Mains 2026 and is currently at a crossroads regarding his future. We would truly value your guidance on whether he should consider taking a drop year to improve his score or proceed with admission at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala. Additionally, if he opts for Thapar, we would be grateful if you could advise which branch he should choose, keeping in mind both his long-term career prospects and future growth opportunities. Your guidance would mean a lot to us in making an informed decision

Ans: Taking a drop does not guarantee success. If you can take the risk and have full confidence that he can crack the exam with the required percentile, then tell him to proceed with a drop.

At Thapar, consider CSE/COE > AI/ML/Data Science > ECE > Electrical > Mechanical/Civil, based on his genuine interest and aptitude.

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Question by B - Apr 24, 2026Hindi

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My cousin's son got 99.91 percentile in JEE mains with AIR 1422. He is from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Please suggest me the NITs & Main groups that are suitable for his qualifications. He is in Gen catagory ( Hindu, Brahmin )

Ans: Your son has a strong chance of getting into either top NITs or top IIITs. Try with NIT Warangal/Surathkal/Trichy CSE if available, then NIT Rourkela/Calicut/MNIT Jaipur/MNNIT Allahabad CSE, followed by top NIT ECE/AI/DS branches as backups

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